Polyrhythm/Polycentrism
Juxtaposition

Improvisation
Ephebism
Embrace the conflict

Aesthetic of the cool

▪As a result of my research, I would like to see dance programs consider Jazz dance
as an equal in foundational training while making more authentic choices of this
aesthetic.

Origin: West African and Anglo
culture

Jazz dance developed alongside
the progression of Jazz music,
responding to each other’s
characteristics and inspiring each
other’s development.

Middle Passage

Vaudeville era

1830s
1518- mid 19th century
Minstrel shows

1920s-1940s
1870s
Jazz dance began to change

Technical ballet training became
integrated

Loss of improvisation
Verticality

Quantity vs Quality

Polyrhythm/Polycentrism
Juxtaposition

Improvisation
Ephebism
Embrace the conflict
Aesthetic of the cool